Though mental health recommendations for the elderly is rapidly evolving, the few current textbooks on this subject are either too voluminous or complex for regular review by clinicians, and most do not contain the latest information available in the field. Written by experts in geriatric psychiatry, this book provides a comprehensive yet concise review of the subject.The text covers topics that include the social aspect of aging, treatment and diagnosis options unique to the elderly in need of psychiatric care, policy and ethics, and particular geriatric health concerns that may influence psychiatric considerations.
| ISBN: | 9783319730769 |
| Publication date: | 11th April 2018 |
| Author: | Rajesh R. Tampi, Deena J. Tampi, Lisa L. Boyle |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer International Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 416 pages |
| Genres: |
Psychiatry General practice / Family medicine Geriatric medicine |